[WSBAPT] Revocable Trust

[Philip N. Jones]

I vote with Heather.  I have never had any trouble administering a photocopy of a trust when the original was missing.  Of course, I assume the photocopy shows the signatures.  Even then, I once administered an unsigned trust when witnesses were available to say that they saw the trust signed.  It’s not like a will.
Phil Jones


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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Heather de Vrieze
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Subject: Re: [WSBAPT] Revocable Trust

Unlike wills, I am not aware of the Original Trust having greater importance than a copy, or of a “missing” original making the Trust “unviable”.

If they are unable to determine the provisions of the trust entirely, that is another matter.

Heather

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Revocable Trust

Mates: Wife just passed and client is having heart trouble , hospital stays can not find either of the Original Revocable Trusts.  Successor Trustees are concerned about viability of Trust and if not considered valid, would need to probate wife's estate so that survivor receives all of the property and can then make sure it does not go to kids whom are receiving government aid. Looking for options as to keeping the Trust.
Thanks
Mike

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